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No injuries reported in Saudia-PAL aircraft incident at NAIA

Manila, July 8 -- The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) on Wednesday said no injuries were reported and airport operations were not significantly affected when a taxiing Saudia aircraft struck the tail sect... Read More


Senate bill backs protection of students' religious freedom in schools

Manila, July 8 -- A senator on Wednesday urged the immediate passage of a bill that seeks to strengthen the protection of students' religious beliefs and prevent discrimination in educational institut... Read More


Impeachment court issues subpoena vs Zuleika Lopez

Manila, July 8 -- The Senate impeachment court has ordered the issuance of a subpoena to lawyer Zuleika Lopez, a longtime aide of Vice President Sara Duterte, as the House prosecution panel prepares t... Read More


Prosecution focused on airtight case, not vote counting - spox

Manila, July 8 -- House prosecution legal spokesperson lawyer Jay Tolosa said Wednesday the prosecution is not focused on vote counting or on making the 16-vote conviction threshold its immediate prio... Read More


DOLE eyes more quality jobs as underemployment eases in May

Manila, July 8 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday said it will intensify programs to create more quality jobs after the latest labor data showed improved employment and lowe... Read More


Inday rainfall helpful for agriculture amid El Nino - DA

Manila, July 8 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said rainfall will be beneficial for agricultural fields and major dams in watershed areas amid the El Nino phenomenon. The DA made t... Read More


Police-AFP presence key to preventing escalation of tribal war in CAR

BAGUIO CITY, July 8 -- The presence of law enforcement agencies, not clan members, in disputed areas between two tribes in Kalinga and Mountain Province can deter the escalation of a hibernating triba... Read More


Egypt coach says 'marketing support' kept Argentina in World Cup

ISTANBUL, July 8 -- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan on Tuesday claimed his side suffered an "unjust defeat" to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 because of "marketing support" intended to keep the... Read More


NegOcc task force crafts unified operation plan vs. RSSI, other pests

BACOLOD CITY, July 8 -- Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has formed a body tasked to formulate and adopt a unified provincial operational plan for the implementation of coordinated inter... Read More


La Trinidad bans students from malls during class hours

BAGUIO CITY, July 8 -- The municipality of La Trinidad, Benguet, has issued an executive order banning students from malls and other commercial establishments during class hours as a deterrent to gall... Read More